Summary
A family moving into a new home discovered that a cat, abandoned by the previous owners, had returned to the property. The family decided to keep the cat, naming her Angel, after learning that the previous owners had left her behind. This story highlights the broader issue of pet abandonment, which is contributing to overcrowded animal shelters.
Key Facts
- The family moved into a new home and found a cat that the previous owners had abandoned.
- The cat came back to the house and seemed familiar with it.
- The family learned from neighbors that the previous owners had left the cat behind when they moved.
- They decided to keep the cat and named her Angel.
- The family shared their story on Reddit, and it went viral, receiving significant online engagement.
- Pet abandonment is a significant issue in the U.S., with millions of cats entering shelters annually.
- In 2024, about 2.2 million cats were adopted, while thousands were returned, euthanized, or transferred to other organizations.
